Morata Shows Off Unreleased Next-Gen Adidas X 17 Boots
Mar 9, 2017, by Chris
Real Madrid have started their preparations for Sunday's La Liga match against Betis. And while the most players such as Toni Kroos (Adidas Adipure 11pro) laced up in their usual boots, Álvaro Morata stood out wearing a unreleased pair of Adidas cleats. We take a closer look at them.
Morata Trains In Next-Gen Adidas X 17.1 Cleats
This is a close-up of the unreleased next-gen Adidas X boots worn by Morata.
Boasting a stealth look, the most remarkable element of the blackout Adidas X 17.1 boots worn by Morata is the upper which seems to be made from a thiner material than the one used for the last generation to provide a closer touch while reducing the weight. It is also said that the collar of the Adidas X 17.1 football boot is much better connected to the upper than the collar of the current generation, while the sole plate is the same as before.
The launch colorway of the Adidas X 17.1 soccer cleats will be unveiled in late May / early June 2017. They retail at $200, the same price as the current generation and boast a modern look in white, silver and blue. Read all about the next-generation Adidas X 17.1 football boot.
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